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MONMOUTH — Before there was Netflix, Hulu and cable TV, families would crowd around the radio to listen to their favorite shows. The Monmouth Community Players invites audiences to take a trip into the past and experience a live radio show in the second annual production “When Radio Was King,” directed by Linda Duarte of Lewiston.
Musical direction is in the hands of Bob Gilbert, and Cindy Dunham of Winthrop will be filling the role of producer.
The audience can expect to see an authentic old-time radio show, complete with vaudeville comedy routines, sketches and commercials including sound effects — just like they would experience if they were in the audience of a real radio program. If you had a problem would you turn to Sherlock Holmes or do you, perhaps, think Father Knows Best? Can you solve the 5 Minute Mystery? These and other sketches are designed to entertain the audience with beautiful songs of the era.
The cast is a mixture of vocal and comedic talent, ranging in age from 13 to over 70. They are Andy Tolman of Readfield; Gregor Smith of Belgrade; Ginger Smith, Sara St. Clair and Christine Michaud of Winthrop; Sarah Wheatley of Old Town; Kathleen Brainerd of Gardiner; Josie French and Danny Gay of Lewiston; Jim Wright of Fayette; Jeffrey Fairfield of Hallowell; Brittany Bazinet of Greene; and Ray Fletcher, David Marshall, Carol Griffiths and Megan Record of Monmouth.
The show will be performed at historic Cumston Hall, 796 Main St. The show runs one weekend — Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Feb. 16 to 18. Friday’s performance is at 7:30 p.m.; Saturday performances are at 2 and 7:30 p.m., and Sunday’s performance is a matinee at 2 p.m. Tickets are $14 for general admission and $12 for students and seniors. To order tickets, or for more information, visit MCP’s website at www.monmouthcommunityplayers.org, or call 207-370- 9566.
Submitted photo The cast of “When Radio was King,” in front, from left, Ginger Smith, Danny Gay, Christine Michaud, Kathleen Brainerd and Carol Griffiths; second row, Gregor Smith, Jim Wright, David Marshall, Andy Tolman and Ray Fletcher; in back, Josie French. Other cast members include Megan Record, Sarah St. Clair, Sarah Wheatley, Brittany Bazinet and Jeffrey Fairfield.
